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Synonyms & Similar Words
substitute
alternative
surrogate
proxy
stand-in
fill-in
deputy
successor
backup
duplicate
copy
imitation
replica
mockup
model
simulation
interchange
exchange
swap
trade
switch
commutation
permutation
transposition
alteration
modification
innovation
renovation
restoration
refurbishment
overhaul
revision
update
upgrade
Meaning of Replacement
The primary meaning of "replacement" is something that takes the place of something else.
Definitions
- A person or thing that takes the place of another
- * The act of replacing something or someone
- * A thing that is used to replace something else, especially because the original is damaged or no longer useful
Etymology of Replacement
The word "replacement" originates from the verb "replace", which is derived from the Old French "replacer", meaning "to put back" or "to restore", and is a combination of "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "placer" (meaning "to put" or "to place"), which is itself derived from the Latin "ponere" (meaning "to put" or "to place").
Example Uses
- The company is looking for a replacement for the employee who left last month.
- * The replacement parts for the machine are expensive.
- * The new policy is a replacement for the old one.